The Standing Committees were established by Football NSW to represent the interests of various stakeholders in Football in NSW.

To better reflect recent changes to the Football NSW competitions structure for the 2016 season (and beyond), and in response to feedback received from various stakeholders, on 19 November 2015, the Football NSW Board agreed to a restructure of some of the Standing Committees.

The Board was of the opinion that this will achieve a closer engagement and greater connection with the broader Football community and result in those Standing Committees being better aligned to the strategic direction of Football in NSW.

In particular, the Board agreed:

§ on structural changes to the Men’s Premier Competitions Standing Committee and the State Leagues Standing Committee, with a return to four separate Standing Committees be representing the four tiers of men’s competitions (NPL, NPL 2, NPL 3 and State League); and

§ to increase representation for metropolitan Associations and Branches on the Grassroots Standing Committee (now known as the “Associations Standing Committee”).

A copy of the letter issued by the Football NSW Chairman to explain the changes made to the By-Laws in relation to the restructuring of Standing Committees can be found below.

The Standing Committees are important vehicles for assisting Football NSW in achieving a better environment and value equation for the Football community.

This includes all participants in our game, including players (men and women, elite and grassroots, junior and senior), coaches, referees, administrators and the broader Football community. Football NSW is committed to using these vehicles to provide opportunities for openness, transparency and inclusiveness with the broader football community.

The terms of reference of each of the Standing Committees are set out in Schedule 3 of the By-Laws.

On 4 December 2015, the Football NSW Board called for candidates to be nominated to become Standing Committee members.

The Football NSW Board has confirmed the appointment of the Standing Committee members set out below with their terms of office to expire on 31 December 2017.

On 30 January 2016, the current Standing Committees met for the first time and elected their Chairs and Deputy Chairs. The terms of office of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs also expire on 31 December 2017.

Further Nominations to NPL 1, NPL 2 , NPL 3, State League and Association Standing Committees

A number of Clubs and Associations have not yet nominated their representatives to their respective Standing Committees and Football NSW wishes to extend to them a further opportunity to do so.

Clubs and Associations wishing to nominate representatives to their respective Standing Committees are required to submit a properly completed Nomination Form to willa@footballnsw.com.au by 5.00pm on Monday, 15 February 2016.

Further nominations to Women’s Standing Committee and Referees Advisory Panel

As there are two nominated positions yet to be filled on the Referees Advisory Panel and one nominated position yet to be filled on the Women’s Standing Committee, the Football NSW Board resolved at its meeting on 30 January 2016 to call for nominations for these positions.

The remaining position on the Women’s Standing Committee is for a person who must be nominated by two Branch Zones as Eligible Nominators.

Individuals wishing to nominate for the either the Women’s Standing Committee or the Referees Advisory Panel are required to submit a properly completed Nomination Form to willa@footballnsw.com.au by 5.00pm on Monday, 15 February 2016.

Nominees must ensure they read carefully the Football NSW By-laws and the Standing Committee Member Nomination Guidelines, both of which are available above, as non-compliant Nomination Forms may result in their nomination not being accepted.

The Board and management of Football NSW congratulates the members of the Standing Committees on their appointment and the Chairs and Deputy Chairs on their election. The Board and management look forward to working with each of the Standing Committees to continue to achieve a better environment and value equation for the Football community.

Nomination Guidelines and Nomination Forms

If you wish to nominate for one of the above vacant positions on a Standing Committee, please read the Nomination Guidelines and download, print-off and complete the relevant Nomination Form and return it to willa@footballnsw.com.au by 5.00pm on Monday, 15 February 2016.

Compliance with the Football NSW Rules and Regulations and the Standing Committee Members Code of Conduct

All nominees for membership of Standing Committees must agree to comply with the Football NSW Rules and Regulations and to be bound by the Standing Committee Members Code of Conduct.

The Football NSW Rules and Regulations means the Constitution, the By-Laws and any other rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes of conduct, directives and guidelines developed, promulgated and implemented by Football NSW from time to time.